Lobley Hill Primary School vs Washingwell Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lobley Hill Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
Washingwell Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | Lobley Hill Primary School Gateshead, North East | Washingwell Community Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #392 of 811 | #593 of 811 |
| National rank | #7867 of 15,697 | #11981 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 350 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gateshead | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.lobleyhillprimaryschool.co.uk | www.washingwell.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lobley Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 31.3).
- •Lobley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 57%).
- •Lobley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Lobley Hill Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 181.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lobley Hill Primary School better than Washingwell Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lobley Hill Primary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 31.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lobley Hill Primary School and Washingwell Community Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lobley Hill Primary School: 350. Washingwell Community Primary School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lobley Hill Primary School and Washingwell Community Primary School rank in North East?
Lobley Hill Primary School is 392nd of 811 and Washingwell Community Primary School is 593rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).